US Federal Communications Commission
Coverage of US Federal Communications Commission in the Nexus archive.
- China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
China's Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. Federal Communications Commission of repeatedly ignoring Beijing's restrained stance, following the U.S. ban on humanoid robots. China threatened retaliation, claiming the move 'severely damages' bilateral relations.
- US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks and targeting China's dominance in the robotics market. The move, which includes quadruped robots and power inverters used in renewable energy systems, aims to secure critical supply chains and could impact U.S.-China relations ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit in September.
- The US just raised the stakes in the global robotics race
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, with China accusing the U.S. of protectionism. The move targets China, which holds 85% of the humanoid robot market, and precedes a planned Trump-Xi summit in September.
- US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, with the move targeting China, the dominant player in the global humanoid robot market. The ban includes quadruped robots and aims to secure U.S. supply chains, potentially straining U.S.-China relations ahead of a planned summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Collisions in space are a growing concern. A plan to address it is reigniting a turf war
The growing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit increases collision risks, prompting the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new rules for space traffic management. These rules have reignited a regulatory dispute over whether the FCC or the Department of Commerce should oversee space operations, with lawmakers urging the FCC to reconsider its authority.
- FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services
The US Federal Communications Commission added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to US national security due to links to Chinese telecoms firms and its ownership by a Chinese national. The FCC denied the company permission to provide international telecommunications services, citing potential exploitation by Chinese threat actors.
- Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway.
Starlink is shutting down its GPS-style feature, but researchers may still unlock it. The feature was used by a handful of customers for positioning, navigation, and timing services. Starlink's satellite constellation has potential as a navigation alternative to GPS.